Mill House Farm

Their aim, in their own words, is to keep the salad on Irish plates Irish and organic. They cut mixed leaves all year, along with rocket, spinach, kale, bok choy, scallions and potatoes, and they carry both the Irish Organic Association and EU organic marks.

It is a small operation: a short team sows, harvests and drives the deliveries itself. The salad goes to restaurants, hotels and food service kitchens, and to SuperValu shops across Galway, Roscommon and Athlone, so it is easy to find locally without a long journey. For seasonal lines such as tomatoes, squash, carrots and potatoes they work with other nearby organic growers. The farm also takes visitors for tours and tastings, and trains new growers through the Organic Growers of Ireland internship scheme.